Travel guide Perth Region

Melville Quarters was built in 2009 and offers premium short-term accommodation for people who would like to stay in a modern, bright and comfortable home. It is only a 15 minute drive to the Perth CBD, a 10 minute drive to Fremantle and a 15 minute drive to beautiful beaches. The free-standing house is located on the back of a sub-divided block, providing a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Jacaranda trees and shrubs overhang the fences adding to the beautiful setting of the house. Wake up to the sound of birds in the surrounding trees while staying in Melville Quarters. This fully equipped, immaculately clean house provides all you need for a relaxed and enjoyable stay. The well-presented, open plan family, gourmet kitchen and dining area provides an ideal space for fami... Read more

The Lodgings at Tipperary Church has just two well-appointed rooms with ensuites, providing a peaceful setting in which to unwind. This is luxury B&B accommodation, set in the grounds of a 114 year old red brick country church. After a good night's sleep, enjoy a cooked breakfast, served in the former country church adjacent to your room. Enjoy strolling through the interesting gardens of this fine property set in farm land overlooking the Avon Valley. The bed-sitting rooms have private and separate entrances, beautiful ensuites and luxury amenities. This unique accommodation experience is close to enough to York (less than 10 minutes drive) to enjoy the many facilities the town has to offer, yet lie surrounded by beautiful Avon Valley countryside.   The Map Room is a first fl... Read more

Shoalwater Bay Beach House is a stylish, self-contained four-bedroom, two-bathroom home in the popular beachside region of Rockingham, 50km south of Perth. Just minutes from the spectacular Shoalwater Bay Beach and Marine Park, Penguin Island, cafes, restaurants and shopping centres, the Beach House offers convenient and relaxing short term accommodation for families, friends or corporate travellers. The Beach House is a spacious 133 square metre home which sleeps up to 8 people in four bedrooms, making it suitable for two small families, extended families of groups of friends to get away together. The master bedroom opens on to a small private courtyard. It features a comfortable queen-size bed, overhead fan, sea grass privacy screen and ensuite with glass-enclosed shower and ... Read more

At the mouth of the Swan River is an exciting destination filled with history, culture, and beauty. Considered to be the best preserved 19th century sea port in the world, Fremantle is famous for its outdoor cafes, bustling markets, nightlife, and more than 150 National Trust buildings. Sailing the Indian Ocean along this beautiful coastline is a joy, and with exciting places like Perth and Rottnest Island only a few gentle breezes away, you’ll have no shortage of reasons to set sail. The toughest decisions you’ll face will be in deciding whether you want to spend your time on the water, or exploring the fascinating sights on land. Moorings and berths Fremantle is such a popular sailing destination; it’s tricky to find a place to drop anchor. At time of writing, there a... Read more

Perth, while a long way from anywhere, is a fabulous place for shopping, going out and enjoying amazing weather! Perth is ‘BIG ON BREAKFASTS’! So make sure you get up early, go for a run along the beach and then have breakfast at either John St Café at Cottesloe, or Beaches on Marine Pde, Cottesloe. Most shopping areas have great spots for lunch/ eating out. Fremantle has a fabulous connoisseur ice-cream shop with a great ‘cookies and cream’ and King St is lined with lots of great coffee shops, so you can keep your caffeine levels up for some productive shopping! Some other great spots to stop by for coffee/lunch/shopping are Bay View Tce, Claremont and Napoleon St, Cottesloe. The shopping and fashion in Perth is fantastic!  We have the best select... Read more

The Buccaneer Archipelago is a stunningly rugged area off the Kimberley coast in Western Australia, consisting of up to 1000 islands. The scenery is spectacular with secluded white sandy beaches, patches of rain forest, mangrove estuaries, plunging cliffs, indigenous rock art and hidden reefs that litter offshore waters. Situated approximately 2800 kilometres north of the Western Australian capital of Perth, its distant location has meant it has remained an unspoilt and remarkably pristine location to explore and experience. Tides of up to 11 metres are among some of the biggest in the world, and certainly the largest in Australia. In some places they are treacherously strong and unpredictable, surging up rivers and ripping through inland passages. These tides create such phenomena as... Read more

  At Lucky Bay in the Cape Le Grand National Park, even the kangaroos appreciate the sun, sand and water.  They are regularly spotted lazing beachside and keeping visitors at the nearby camp ground entertained. While a trip to Esperance is worth it just for its magnificent coastline there is much more to see and do. There are four national parks within easy reach of the town – Stokes Inlet, Peak Charles, Cape Arid and Cape Le Grand. Bushwalking, camping, fishing and bird watching are popular activities and there is plenty of four wheel drive action to be had – some of the best is along a stretch of pristine beach in Cape Le Grand National Park. You can drive yourself, but for local knowledge and country style hospitality jump on board the Aussie... Read more

The city of Perth is a gem nestled on the banks of the Swan River and its marvellous location is at the heart of the character of this most unusual of Australia’s capital cities.  The nearest large city to Perth is Adelaide, which lies over 2000 km away and it is this isolation that has allowed Perth to develop such a distinctive personality. Lying about 20 km inland from the sparkling Indian Ocean, Perth enjoys an unparalleled climate and is classed as one of only five Mediterranean climate regions in the world. Summers tend to be hot and dry, and most rain occurs in winter, however the temperatures still hover around 18-19 degrees C, so winter is still a fine time to visit. The city enjoys a wonderful quality of light, making it a favourite with artists and photographers. ... Read more

When it’s cold outside there is something quite delicious about retreating indoors to a cosy... Read more

The haunting tones of a lone didgeridoo weave through the gum trees and up into the warm evening a... Read more